end

downfalls

ˈdaʊnfɔːl

noun

a loss of power, prosperity, or status.

undoing,ruin,ruination,defeat,conquest,vanquishing,toppling,deposition,ousting,unseating,overthrow,nemesis,destruction,annihilation,elimination,end,collapse,fall,crash,failure,debasement,degradation,disgrace,Waterloo,labefaction

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downfall

ˈdaʊnfɔːl

noun

a loss of power, prosperity, or status.

undoing,ruin,ruination,defeat,conquest,vanquishing,toppling,deposition,ousting,unseating,overthrow,nemesis,destruction,annihilation,elimination,end,collapse,fall,crash,failure,debasement,degradation,disgrace,Waterloo,labefaction

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doom

duːm

noun

death, destruction, or some other terrible fate.

the aircraft was sent crashing to its doom in the water

destruction,downfall,grim/terrible fate,ruin,ruination,rack and ruin,catastrophe,disaster,extinction,annihilation,death,end,termination,quietus

verb

condemn to certain death or destruction.

fuel was spilling out of the damaged wing and the aircraft was doomed

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dissolutions

dɪsəˈluːʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.

the dissolution of their marriage

cessation,conclusion,end,ending,finish,termination,break-up,split-up,winding up/down,discontinuation,suspension,disbandment,disbanding,disestablishment,disunion,separation,dispersal,scattering,prorogation,recess

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dissolution

dɪsəˈluːʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.

the dissolution of their marriage

cessation,conclusion,end,ending,finish,termination,break-up,split-up,winding up/down,discontinuation,suspension,disbandment,disbanding,disestablishment,disunion,separation,dispersal,scattering,prorogation,recess

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destroys

dɪˈstrɔɪ

verb

end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

the room had been destroyed by fire

demolish,knock down,pull down,tear down,level,raze (to the ground),fell,dismantle,break up,wreck,ruin,smash,shatter,crash,blast,blow up,blow to bits/pieces,dynamite,explode,bomb,torpedo,spoil,disfigure,blight,mar,blemish,impair,flaw,deface,scar,injure,harm,devastate,damage,lay waste,ravage,wreak havoc on,waste,disfeature,disrupt,undo,upset,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,terminate,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,scotch,vitiate,sabotage,upset someone’s apple cart,cook someone’s goose,mess up,muck up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,do for,scupper,dish,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,muller,euchre,cruel,bring to naught,fuck up,bugger up,balls up

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destroying

dɪˈstrɔɪ

verb

end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

the room had been destroyed by fire

demolish,knock down,pull down,tear down,level,raze (to the ground),fell,dismantle,break up,wreck,ruin,smash,shatter,crash,blast,blow up,blow to bits/pieces,dynamite,explode,bomb,torpedo,spoil,disfigure,blight,mar,blemish,impair,flaw,deface,scar,injure,harm,devastate,damage,lay waste,ravage,wreak havoc on,waste,disfeature,disrupt,undo,upset,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,terminate,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,scotch,vitiate,sabotage,upset someone’s apple cart,cook someone’s goose,mess up,muck up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,do for,scupper,dish,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,muller,euchre,cruel,bring to naught,fuck up,bugger up,balls up

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destroyed

dɪˈstrɔɪ

verb

end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

the room had been destroyed by fire

demolish,knock down,pull down,tear down,level,raze (to the ground),fell,dismantle,break up,wreck,ruin,smash,shatter,crash,blast,blow up,blow to bits/pieces,dynamite,explode,bomb,torpedo,spoil,disfigure,blight,mar,blemish,impair,flaw,deface,scar,injure,harm,devastate,damage,lay waste,ravage,wreak havoc on,waste,disfeature,disrupt,undo,upset,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,terminate,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,scotch,vitiate,sabotage,upset someone’s apple cart,cook someone’s goose,mess up,muck up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,do for,scupper,dish,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,muller,euchre,cruel,bring to naught,fuck up,bugger up,balls up

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destroy

dɪˈstrɔɪ

verb

end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

the room had been destroyed by fire

demolish,knock down,pull down,tear down,level,raze (to the ground),fell,dismantle,break up,wreck,ruin,smash,shatter,crash,blast,blow up,blow to bits/pieces,dynamite,explode,bomb,torpedo,spoil,disfigure,blight,mar,blemish,impair,flaw,deface,scar,injure,harm,devastate,damage,lay waste,ravage,wreak havoc on,waste,disfeature,disrupt,undo,upset,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,terminate,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,scotch,vitiate,sabotage,upset someone’s apple cart,cook someone’s goose,mess up,muck up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,do for,scupper,dish,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,muller,euchre,cruel,bring to naught,fuck up,bugger up,balls up

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destinations

ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Delft is an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend

journey’s end,end of the line,landing place,point of disembarkation,terminus,station,stop,stopping place,port of call,goal,target,objective,end,purpose

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destination

ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Delft is an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend

journey’s end,end of the line,landing place,point of disembarkation,terminus,station,stop,stopping place,port of call,goal,target,objective,end,purpose

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denouements

deɪˈnuːmɒ̃

noun

the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

the film’s denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous

finale,final scene,final act,last act,epilogue,coda,end,ending,finish,close,culmination,climax,conclusion,resolution,solution,clarification,unravelling,wind-up

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denouement

deɪˈnuːmɒ̃

noun

the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

the film’s denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous

finale,final scene,final act,last act,epilogue,coda,end,ending,finish,close,culmination,climax,conclusion,resolution,solution,clarification,unravelling,wind-up

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demise

dɪˈmʌɪz

noun

a person’s death.

Mr Grisenthwaite’s tragic demise

death,dying,passing,passing away,passing on,loss of life,expiry,expiration,end,departure from life,final exit,decease,quietus

verb

convey or grant (an estate) by will or lease.

the manor and the mill were demised for twenty-one-year terms

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decease

dɪˈsiːs

noun

a person’s death.

he held the post until his untimely decease in 1991

death,dying,demise,end,passing,passing away,passing on,loss of life,departure from life,expiry,expiration,final exit,eternal rest,snuffing,curtains,kicking the bucket,croaking,quietus

verb

die.

he deceased at his palace of Croydon

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deaths

dɛθ

noun

the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism.

he had been depressed since the death of his father

demise,dying,end,passing,passing away,passing on,loss of life,expiry,expiration,departure from life,final exit,eternal rest,murder,killing,assassination,execution,dispatch,slaying,slaughter,massacre,snuffing,curtains,kicking the bucket,decease,quietus

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death

dɛθ

noun

the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism.

he had been depressed since the death of his father

demise,dying,end,passing,passing away,passing on,loss of life,expiry,expiration,departure from life,final exit,eternal rest,murder,killing,assassination,execution,dispatch,slaying,slaughter,massacre,snuffing,curtains,kicking the bucket,decease,quietus

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crusts

krʌst

noun

the tough outer part of a loaf of bread.

a sandwich with the crusts cut off

outer layer/part,outside,exterior,heel,end,remnant

verb

form into a hard outer layer.

the blisters eventually crust over

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crust

krʌst

noun

the tough outer part of a loaf of bread.

a sandwich with the crusts cut off

outer layer/part,outside,exterior,heel,end,remnant

verb

form into a hard outer layer.

the blisters eventually crust over

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crackdowns

ˈkrakdaʊn

noun

a series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behaviour.

a crackdown on car crime

clampdown,getting tough,severe/stern measures,repression,suppression,abolition,elimination,eradication,end,stop

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crackdown

ˈkrakdaʊn

noun

a series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behaviour.

a crackdown on car crime

clampdown,getting tough,severe/stern measures,repression,suppression,abolition,elimination,eradication,end,stop

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consequences

ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns

noun

a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

result,upshot,outcome,out-turn,sequel,effect,reaction,repercussion,reverberations,ramification,end,end result,conclusion,termination,culmination,denouement,corollary,concomitant,aftermath,fruit(s),product,produce,by-product,sequelae,pay-off,issue,success

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consequence

ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns

noun

a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

result,upshot,outcome,out-turn,sequel,effect,reaction,repercussion,reverberations,ramification,end,end result,conclusion,termination,culmination,denouement,corollary,concomitant,aftermath,fruit(s),product,produce,by-product,sequelae,pay-off,issue,success

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conclusions

kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n

noun

the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

the conclusion of World War Two

end,ending,finish,close,closure,termination,wind-up,cessation,culmination,finale,denouement,coda,peroration,epilogue

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conclusion

kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n

noun

the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

the conclusion of World War Two

end,ending,finish,close,closure,termination,wind-up,cessation,culmination,finale,denouement,coda,peroration,epilogue

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concluding

kənˈkluːd

verb

bring or come to an end.

they conclude their study with these words

finish,end,come to an end,draw to a close,wind up,be over,stop,terminate,close,cease,culminate,bring to an end,bring to a close,dissolve,round off,wrap up,put a period to

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concludes

kənˈkluːd

verb

bring or come to an end.

they conclude their study with these words

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concluded

kənˈkluːd

verb

bring or come to an end.

they conclude their study with these words

finish,end,come to an end,draw to a close,wind up,be over,stop,terminate,close,cease,culminate,bring to an end,bring to a close,dissolve,round off,wrap up,put a period to

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conclude

kənˈkluːd

verb

bring or come to an end.

they conclude their study with these words

finish,end,come to an end,draw to a close,wind up,be over,stop,terminate,close,cease,culminate,bring to an end,bring to a close,dissolve,round off,wrap up,put a period to

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completing

kəmˈpliːt

verb

finish making or doing.

he completed his PhD in 1993

finished,ended,concluded,completed,finalized,accomplished,achieved,fulfilled,discharged,settled,done,wrapped up,sewn up,polished off,sorted out,effectuated,finish,end,conclude,bring to a conclusion,finalize,wind up,consummate,bring to fruition,crown,cap,set the seal on,wrap up,sew up,polish off,sort out

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completes

kəmˈpliːt

verb

finish making or doing.

he completed his PhD in 1993

finished,ended,concluded,completed,finalized,accomplished,achieved,fulfilled,discharged,settled,done,wrapped up,sewn up,polished off,sorted out,effectuated,finish,end,conclude,bring to a conclusion,finalize,wind up,consummate,bring to fruition,crown,cap,set the seal on,wrap up,sew up,polish off,sort out

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completed

kəmˈpliːt

verb

finish making or doing.

he completed his PhD in 1993

finished,ended,concluded,completed,finalized,accomplished,achieved,fulfilled,discharged,settled,done,wrapped up,sewn up,polished off,sorted out,effectuated,finish,end,conclude,bring to a conclusion,finalize,wind up,consummate,bring to fruition,crown,cap,set the seal on,wrap up,sew up,polish off,sort out

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climaxing

ˈklʌɪmaks

verb

culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax.

the day climaxed with a gala concert

culminate,peak,come to a climax,reach a pinnacle,come to a crescendo,result,end,come to a head

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climaxed

ˈklʌɪmaks

verb

culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax.

the day climaxed with a gala concert

culminate,peak,come to a climax,reach a pinnacle,come to a crescendo,result,end,come to a head

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cessations

sɛˈseɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

the cessation of hostilities

end,ending,termination,stopping,halting,ceasing,finish,finishing,stoppage,closing,closure,close,conclusion,winding up,discontinuation,discontinuance,breaking off,abandonment,interruption,suspension,cutting short,pause,break,respite,let-up

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cessation

sɛˈseɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

the cessation of hostilities

end,ending,termination,stopping,halting,ceasing,finish,finishing,stoppage,closing,closure,close,conclusion,winding up,discontinuation,discontinuance,breaking off,abandonment,interruption,suspension,cutting short,pause,break,respite,let-up

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ceasing

siːs

verb

come or bring to an end.

the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed

come to an end,come to a halt,come to a stop,end,halt,stop,conclude,terminate,finish,wind up,draw to a close,be over,come to a standstill,pause,break off,peter out,fizzle out,abate,fade away,die away,bring to an end,bring to a halt,bring to a stop,discontinue,desist from,refrain from,leave off,quit,shut down,suspend,cut short

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ceases

siːs

verb

come or bring to an end.

the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed

come to an end,come to a halt,come to a stop,end,halt,stop,conclude,terminate,finish,wind up,draw to a close,be over,come to a standstill,pause,break off,peter out,fizzle out,abate,fade away,die away,bring to an end,bring to a halt,bring to a stop,discontinue,desist from,refrain from,leave off,quit,shut down,suspend,cut short

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ceased

siːs

verb

come or bring to an end.

the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed

come to an end,come to a halt,come to a stop,end,halt,stop,conclude,terminate,finish,wind up,draw to a close,be over,come to a standstill,pause,break off,peter out,fizzle out,abate,fade away,die away,bring to an end,bring to a halt,bring to a stop,discontinue,desist from,refrain from,leave off,quit,shut down,suspend,cut short

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cease

siːs

verb

come or bring to an end.

the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed

come to an end,come to a halt,come to a stop,end,halt,stop,conclude,terminate,finish,wind up,draw to a close,be over,come to a standstill,pause,break off,peter out,fizzle out,abate,fade away,die away,bring to an end,bring to a halt,bring to a stop,discontinue,desist from,refrain from,leave off,quit,shut down,suspend,cut short

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blighting

blʌɪt

verb

have a severely detrimental effect on.

the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians

ruin,wreck,spoil,disrupt,undo,mar,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,destroy,scotch,shatter,devastate,demolish,sabotage,mess up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,scupper,dish,euchre,cruel,bring to naught

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blighted

blʌɪt

verb

have a severely detrimental effect on.

the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians

ruin,wreck,spoil,disrupt,undo,mar,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,prevent,frustrate,crush,quell,quash,dash,destroy,scotch,shatter,devastate,demolish,sabotage,mess up,screw up,louse up,foul up,make a hash of,do in,put paid to,put the lid on,put the kibosh on,stymie,queer,nix,banjax,blow a hole in,scupper,dish,euchre,cruel,bring to naught

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banjaxing

/ˈbandʒaks/

verb

Ruin, incapacitate, or break.

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banjaxes

/ˈbandʒaks/

verb

Ruin, incapacitate, or break.

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banjax

/ˈbændʒæks/

transitive verb

Ruin, incapacitate, or break.

wreck,ruin,spoil,disrupt,undo,upset,play havoc with,make a mess of,put an end to,end,bring to an end,put a stop to,terminate,prevent,frustrate,blight,crush,quell,quash,dash,scotch,shatter,vitiate,blast,devastate,demolish,sabotage,torpedo

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ambitions

/amˈbɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

her ambition was to become a pilot

aspiration,intention,goal,aim,objective,object,purpose,intent,plan,scheme,mission,calling,vocation,desire,wish,design,target,end,dream,hope

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ambition

/æmˈbɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

her ambition was to become a pilot

aspiration,intention,goal,aim,objective,object,purpose,intent,plan,scheme,mission,calling,vocation,desire,wish,design,target,end,dream,hope

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aft

/æft/

adverb

At, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft.

Travis made his way aft

adjective

Situated at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft.

end,tail end,rear end,back end,tail

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adjourns

/əˈdʒəːn/

verb

Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

the meeting was adjourned until December 4

end,bring to an end,come to an end,conclude,finish,terminate,wind up,break off,halt,call a halt to,discontinue,dissolve

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adjourning

/əˈdʒəːn/

verb

Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

the meeting was adjourned until December 4

end,bring to an end,come to an end,conclude,finish,terminate,wind up,break off,halt,call a halt to,discontinue,dissolve

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adjourned

/əˈdʒəːn/

verb

Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

the meeting was adjourned until December 4

end,bring to an end,come to an end,conclude,finish,terminate,wind up,break off,halt,call a halt to,discontinue,dissolve

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adjourn

/əˈdʒərn/

transitive verb

Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

the meeting was adjourned until December 4

end,bring to an end,come to an end,conclude,finish,terminate,wind up,break off,halt,call a halt to,discontinue,dissolve

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aborts

/əˈbɔːt/

verb

Carry out or undergo the abortion of (a fetus)

the decision to abort the fetus

terminate,end

noun

An act of aborting a flight, space mission, or other enterprise.

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aborting

/əˈbɔːt/

verb

Carry out or undergo the abortion of (a fetus)

the decision to abort the fetus

terminate,end

noun

An act of aborting a flight, space mission, or other enterprise.

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aborted

/əˈbɔːt/

verb

Carry out or undergo the abortion of (a fetus)

the decision to abort the fetus

terminate,end

noun

An act of aborting a flight, space mission, or other enterprise.

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abort

/əˈbɔrt/

transitive verb

Carry out or undergo the abortion of (a fetus)

the decision to abort the fetus

terminate,end

noun

An act of aborting a flight, space mission, or other enterprise.

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